Pinakupsan

crispy pork belly in a white serving bowl with steamed rice and vinegar dipping sauce in the background.

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Pinakupsan is a pork lover's dream! It's super easy to make with only two ingredients and turn out crispy and perfectly seasoned. Enjoy on its own as an appetizer or main dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer, Main Entree

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: people

Calories: 1175kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

3 pounds pork belly cut into 2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the pork in a wide, thick-bottomed pan. Season with salt.
Cook, turning occasionally, for about 7 to 10 minutes or until pork begins to render fat. Reduce the heat and continue cooking until the pork is browned and reduced in size.
When the pork has released oil, decrease heat to low. Cover and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until pork pieces are golden brown and reduced in size.
With a slotted spoon, remove the pork from the pan and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
Clean the oil of any sediments and heat. Return the pork to the pan and deep-fry until golden and crunchy.
Remove from the pan and drain on a wire rack.

Notes

Cut the pork into uniform sizes to ensure the pieces render fat at the same rate and finish crisping up at the same time.
Do not rush the process. The gentle, low cooking will allow the pork to render fat slowly and crisp up without burning, resulting in airy, crunchy bites rather than a tough, chewy texture.
The longer the pork is cooked and the more fat it renders, the crispier the texture.

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